15 Things to Consider BEFORE You Decide to Sell Your Small Business
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Is it time to sell your small business?
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Once on the market, it is common to take 6-11 months to sell, according to BizBuySell\'s Insight Report. https://www.inc.com/bob-house/how-long-it-actually-takes-to-sell-a-small-business.html?
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Choose your timing and sell your business when you can get the best price, you have the time to sell and the economy is on an upswing.
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Consult a tax attorney for the ideal options on when and how to sell your business.
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Invest in valuing your company How to value your business: https://www.inc.com/john-warrillow/how-to-value-your-business.html
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Use a third-party to engage buyers to maintain your confidentiality such as a business broker or an M&A advisor.
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Present your financials to show your financial history and growth potential.
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Focus on the deal, not the price. Consider tax implications, intangibles, and non-financial compensation.
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Use a NDA Non-Disclosure Agreements to help protect your confidentiality.
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Be prepared to explain WHY you\'re selling your business. Most buyers will ask.
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Research your prospective buyer so you know who you\'re doing business with.
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Determine your buyer\'s motives and priorities and why they want to buy your business.
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Remember a family sale is also a business transaction.
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Be specific about what you are selling - and what you AREN\'T selling.
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Have a management team in place so you are selling a working business, not one that is dependent on your presence.
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Write an exit strategy so you have a roadmap to follow for before, during and after the sale of your business, and nothing gets overlooked or forgotten during negotiations.
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